While Texas has several large metropolitan areas, most of the state is rural. That's one of the things we love about the state.
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With just a short drive from the cities, you can find little hideaways removed from the lights, traffic and bustle of urban life. There are countless rural cabins tucked in the pines, hills, deserts and beaches of Texas. You just have to take your pick!
If you want to make a hasty retreat from the stress of city life, try one of the Texas cabin retreats featured in the section above. For more information about booking, click on the caption of each image.
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This article was originally published in 2016.